WR2 4QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 4QG

WR2 4QG, Worcester has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.08 per 1,000 population. This WR2 4QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR2 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR2 4QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 4QG, encompassing approximately 1612 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR2 4QG area, explore the WR2 4QG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WR2 4QG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Hales Orchard with total crimes: 6
  • Blakefield Gardens with total crimes: 4

WR2 4QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.08-14.29%
Other theft57.44400.00%
Public order43.10300.00%
Shoplifting42.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.36-12.50%
Shoplifting58.68400.00%
Bicycle theft23.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.8023.08%
Anti-social behaviour89.9260.00%
Public order44.96300.00%
Burglary22.48100.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Shoplifting11.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.7462.50%
Anti-social behaviour58.06-16.67%
Shoplifting43.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Burglary11.24-66.67%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.12-65.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.9620.00%
Public order43.720.00%
Burglary32.4850.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-60.00%
Shoplifting11.24-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.76228.57%
Shoplifting614.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-16.67%
Public order43.1033.33%
Other theft22.480.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.88-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.34-14.29%
Public order33.72200.00%
Robbery21.860.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%
Burglary11.24-66.67%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.94-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour75.58-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.34300.00%
Burglary32.480.00%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Shoplifting21.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Drugs21.24-50.00%
Robbery21.24100.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.62-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.6837.50%
Public order56.8225.00%
Drugs43.100.00%
Shoplifting32.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft31.8650.00%
Burglary31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.86-33.33%
Other theft21.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.4815.38%
Shoplifting99.30125.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.5860.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.96-28.57%
Other theft53.10-16.67%
Public order43.1033.33%
Vehicle crime32.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.86-33.33%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1331.00-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson78.0616.67%
Other theft64.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.72-70.59%
Shoplifting43.10-76.47%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Bicycle theft32.48200.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Drugs21.86100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1744.64240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.54112.50%
Violence and sexual offences1610.54166.67%
Criminal damage and arson69.92500.00%
Vehicle crime43.7233.33%
Other theft32.480.00%
Public order31.86-62.50%
Burglary31.8650.00%
Robbery11.860.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order824.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.960.00%
Shoplifting53.720.00%
Other theft33.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234
August 202317
July 20235

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202414
May 202416
April 202413
March 20248
February 202423
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315
September 202313
August 202316
July 20236

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238
September 20235
August 202317
July 20238

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR2 4QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hales Orchard
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Blakefield Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Tybridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bromwich Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bush Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lapal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newport Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warmstry Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. All Saints' Road
    Total1
    Other theft1